NOVEMBER 20–22, 2026 • FORT BEND EPICENTER
Three days of hot-air balloons, lights, live entertainment, and family fun in Rosenberg, Texas in Fort Bend County just minutes from Sugar Land, Houston, Katy, and surrounding communities. Explore Balloonapalooza outdoors and add separately ticketed indoor thrills at the Epicenter.
Hot-air balloon displays and tethered rides, the signature nighttime glow, lights and special effects, live music and DJs, carnival rides and games, kids’ activities, food, drinks, and community vendors.
Nighttime glow is planned around 8pm each evening, subject to wind, weather, field conditions, and pilot approval. Tethered rides and carnival attractions cost extra.
A separately ticketed indoor stunt show featuring the Globe of Death, Human Cannonball, Wheel of Destiny / Space Wheel, and additional live entertainment.
Indoor admission is included only when your qualifying combo package specifically says so.
MAP DISCLAIMER: This site map is an artistic representation and is not drawn to scale. Attraction locations, layouts, activities, entrances, and parking areas are approximate and subject to change. Actual event setup may vary. Please use your preferred GPS navigation app for accurate directions to the venue and follow posted event signage upon arrival.
Outdoor gates: 5pm
Indoor Thrill show: 6pm (doors 5pm)
Balloon glow: approximately 8pm, weather permitting.
Outdoor gates: 5pm
Indoor Thrill shows: 6pm (doors 5pm) and 10pm (doors 9pm)
YEISI & Arturo Quintero: times TBA
Balloon glow: approximately 8pm, weather permitting.
Outdoor gates: 3pm
Indoor Thrill shows: 4pm (doors 3pm) and 6:30pm (doors 6pm)
Adassa: 6pm performance; 6:30–8pm meet-and-greet
YEISI & Arturo Quintero: times TBA
Balloon glow: approximately 8pm, weather permitting.
All times are local. Artists, attractions, schedules, and balloon operations are subject to change.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • ONE NIGHT ONLY
The voice of Dolores Madrigal from Disney’s Encanto joins Balloonapalooza GLO for a live performance at 6pm, followed by photo opportunities and autograph signings from 6:30–8pm.
Meet-and-greet capacity is limited and available first come, first served.
Plus live Tejano music from YEISI and Regional Mexican/Norteño music from Arturo Quintero on Saturday and Sunday. Performance times, guest DJs, and hosts will be announced.
Adults 12+: $20
Children 2–11: $15
VIP: $79
General admission: $10, all seats / all ages
VIP: $15, including a meet-and-greet with Thrill performers
Adults: $25
Children: $20
Combo Premium Package limited to 5,000 packages.
Taxes and venue/service fees are not included. Review your selected date and package on the venue’s ticket page before purchasing.
See available dates & tickets ↗Limited to 200 guests. Includes outdoor festival admission, outdoor VIP area access, a seated area, air-conditioned bathrooms, one meal and drinks, one souvenir (cap or T-shirt), and a $5 discount coupon toward a tethered balloon ride.
Tethered rides remain weather permitting and subject to availability and pilot approval.
Adults: $25
Children 2–11: $15
Purchased separately at the festival grounds on the day. The balloon remains secured to the ground. Children 12 and younger must ride with an adult. Operator safety requirements apply; height and duration are not guaranteed.
Free remote parking: fairgrounds parking with shuttle service included.
Venue parking: $15, closest to the Epicenter and festival grounds.
Follow event signs and parking instructions upon arrival. Check the venue for current accessibility, bag, security, and rideshare rules.
Rain or shine. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges except where expressly authorized or required by law.
Balloon activities depend on wind, weather, field conditions, and pilot approval. If balloons cannot inflate because of weather or wind, the next-available-night general-admission return policy applies. If no festival night remains, no general-admission refund is issued. Additional purchases are not automatically covered.
Guests and belongings are subject to security screening. Venue rules and attraction/operator requirements apply. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase or consume alcohol. Drink responsibly; never drink and drive.
From Houston: Take US-59/I-69 South toward Sugar Land/Rosenberg, Exit 96/Bamore Road. At the light make the U-turn Fort Bend Epicenter will be on your right.
From Victoria/El Campo/Wharton: Take US-59/I-69 North toward Rosenberg/Houston, Exit 97/Texas 36 – Rosenberg. Continue on Frontage Road for approximately 1.5 miles and Fort Bend Epicenter will be on your right.